SHOP
 
MANUALS
 
BLOG
 

Samsung Sunburst cell phone
Samsung Sunburst
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/19/13 04:49:14
 
 
Is this product current?
 
 
 
 
 
Do people like it?
 
 
Reviews and opinions are mixed or people are just OK with this product.
 
 
Good Value?
 
 
No Longer Selling
 
 
Is there a deal today?
 
 
This product is no longer selling but you can find accessories and supplies.
 
 
 
What are the key features?
 
 
• Mobile Phone • Candy bar • GSM • 2 Megapixel Camera Resolution
 
 
Based on the facts above, Retrevo's recommendation is:
 
 
Older product, look for current models
 
 
 
 
Featured Offers
 
The Samsung Sunburst cell phone is not selling at Retrevo any longer. Customers who are shopping for a cell phone today are looking at the following popular models.
CellPhoneShop Sandwich Carrying Case For Samsung Sunburst a697 New
CellPhoneShop $4.59
CellPhoneShop Holster For Samsung Sunburst SGH-a697 New
CellPhoneShop $1.39
CellPhoneShop Clear Snap-On Cover For Samsung Sunburst a697 New
CellPhoneShop $2.99
CellPhoneShop Slide-In Pouch Case For Samsung Sunburst a697 New
CellPhoneShop $4.99
Travel Charger For Samsung a637, a657, Sunburst a697
CellPhoneShop $2.99
Desktop Battery Charger For Samsung a637, Sunburst a697
CellPhoneShop $5.99
EXPERT REVIEWS (8)
 
Published
Jun 3, 2010
Editor Rating
5.0/5
Samsung Sunburst for ATandT
The Samsung Sunburst is a mid-level touch-screen phone for AT&T subscribers...The Sunburst is available for $19.99 after rebates and a two-year contract from AT&T...The standard features of the Sunburst include a speakerphone, a vibrate mode, an alarm clock, a stopwatch, a countdown timer, a regular calculator, and a tip calculator...Creative types will enjoy the...
Published
Apr 24, 2010
 
 
Review of Samsung's affordable Sunburst for AT&T review
Slim form factor, good call quality, solid battery life...Sluggish UI, poor web experience, no 3G data...At first glance, the Samsung Sunburst for AT&T looks like a compelling feature phone: it's small, pocketable, and has a chic, youthful look to it...Best for kids and teens, the Sunburst shouldn't be picked up by anyone that wants to surf the web or use their phone...
Published
Apr 20, 2010
Editor Rating
3.0/5
Samsung Sunburst SGH-a697 (AT&T) Review & Rating | PCMag.com
Big, colorful screen...Great call quality and battery life...Smooth video playback....No 3G or Wi-Fi...Bloatware-infested...Required $20/month data plan kills value....The Samsung Sunburst measures 4.3 by 2.1 by 0.5 inches (HWD) and weighs 3.1 ounces...The Sunburst features a soft-touch rear panel and sides, with a plastic LCD screen surrounded in dark chrome, and three faux-aluminum...
READ FULL ARTICLE »
USER REVIEWS (10)
 
Retrevo analyzed
22 user reviews
 
(3.25 out of 5)
Average rating
from 5
reviews
4.4/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Samsung Sunburst A697 Phone (AT&T)
"This phone has good call quality, is small and will fit in a pocket, has a QWERTY touch keyboard, and is user friendly..."

"You cannot see the touch screen when you are outside in the sunlight..."

"Which I might add are pretty darn good quality too..."

Average rating
from 14
reviews
2.7/5
Samsung Sunburst Review - Watch CNET's Video Review
"I would highly recommend this phone if you want just a messaging phone..."

"The phone calls seem clear and the phone is pretty neat in general! Excited for when some skins come out to cover it! Good call quality, great battery life, user friendly, small, easy to text..."

"SAMSUNG phone are the best my wife just got the CAPTIVATE and it's better than the iphone! good for texting calls are clear..."

READ FULL ARTICLE »
Average rating
from 1
reviews
9.0/10
Samsung Sunburst cell phone by at&t review
"by thereviewerat1 TRUSTWORTHY This cell phone was a great phone and I enjoyed it for many of its features and this is just an overall great phone..."

"I loved the features on this phone and I liked the fact that I was able to play music on it and the quality of sound was just excellent and very good..."

"I loved how I was able to access the web from this phone and it was fast when on the web and I loved..."

READ FULL ARTICLE »
Published
Apr 1, 2010
Editor Rating
3.5/5
Samsung Sunburst Review - Watch CNET's Video Review
The Samsung Sunburst is an affordable, slim, and lightweight touch-screen phone with a 2-megapixel camera, an HTML Web browser, GPS, an internal accelerometer,...The Samsung Sunburst's interface is nothing new, and the touch screen can feel a little slow to respond...Still, this is probably where the Sunburst moniker really makes sense--the QVGA screen supports...
Editor Rating
7.8/10
Samsung Sunburst A697 Review
High-end build quality and large touchscreen in a svelte package Good call quality...Messaging is not threaded Keyboard is laggy ...The Sunburst is one of those cell phones, which look truly unique, when placed next to the other offerings of the same class...The Sunburst is a small device...
Samsung Sunburst information from Consumer Reports
The Sunburst is part of the cell phone & service test program at Consumer Reports...In our lab tests, cell phone models like the Sunburst are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below...Ease of use mainly considers how easy is it is to access the phone's various features and modes, the number of step-saving functions for making and receiving calls, and display and...
READ FULL ARTICLE »
Samsung Sunburst A697 Black (AT&T) - Samsung - Car Toys
The Samsung Sunburst™ delivers a full touch experience without the price tag...The Sunburst™ saves wear and tear on your thumbs – no more single-, double- or triple- tapping out messages...
READ FULL ARTICLE »
Published
Apr 1, 2010
 
 
Samsung Sunburst A697 Phone (AT&T) SPecs - Specs Reviews
One of AT&T’s new line of Quick Messaging Devices, the Samsung Sunburst helps you stay on top of all your communications–from voice to e-mail to instant messaging to social networking...It features a stunning design that accents Sunburst’s 3-inch touchscreen-enabled display, with a curvy exterior and light accent below the screen...The Samsung Sunburst...
READ FULL ARTICLE »
Average rating
from 1
reviews
5.0/5
Samsung Sunburst Cell Phone User Reviews
"I looked for a long time to get the right phone for my son, and myself..."

"Battery last a long time before needing recharging..."

"I would recommend this phone for anyone who is not quite ready to go to the iPhone yet..."

READ FULL ARTICLE »
Average rating
from 1
reviews
4.0/5
Best Buy - Samsung Samsung Sunburst Mobile Phone - Black customer reviews - product...
"Ease of operation, sticky notes, size, photo favorites, widget in general..."

"hard to use the smart unlock guide..."

READ FULL ARTICLE »